What does the Celtic Cross Mean to You? Do you or your family have Crosses? What does the Celtic Cross mean to you? Is it a personal expression of your faith, or perhaps your Irish heritage? Is it a cherished memento of a trip to Ireland, a reminder of a wonderful holiday here? One thing is for sure, we can find wherever we find people of Irish descent. The Cross is one of the most universally recognised symbols of Ireland. Even to this day, over 200 original historical examples of carved stone Celtic Crosses still exist in Ireland. You can find contemporary graveyard monuments in every county throughout the land. But did you know that the origin and symbolic meaning of the Cross is shrouded in mystery? It is still a subject of great debate, even amongst scholars and researchers today.